Dads have raised the ante with the role of fatherhood. While I’ve seen plenty of dads at park outings, I’m seeing more and more of them taking an active role in the daily routine. On Facebook, my dad friends post blurbs about helping with homework or taking their kids to the doctor’s appointment. In my [...]
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During my toddler’s 18-month doctor’s visit, his pediatrician reassured us that this behavior was perfectly normal. And by “this,” she meant a wailing, flailing toddler whom she had to practically contain in a wrestling hold in order to continue observing him. Never mind that he cried so loudly that she had to take a quick [...]
When my little guy was a baby, we kept hearing from people, “Oh, he’s going to be an early talker, just listen to him babble!” And I proudly assumed the same until his 15-month appointment when his pediatrician asked the question that changed my mind: “How many words does he say?” “Umm…” I stammered. “Maybe [...]
LO had a doctor’s appointment this past Friday, which I use as an excuse to take the day off from work. My husband decided to do the same, so we ended up with an awesome family day. The appointment was a follow-up to measure his progress with words. The doctor was very pleased to learn [...]
